Quality Inn in Monroe Quality Player of the Week

This season we will be having a Player of the Week poll. We will list 5 players in the poll who had great weeks and let the fans decide who the winner is. We are excited that the Quality Inn in Monroe will be the sponsor of this new feature. Please read about the candidates below, then vote for the player most deserving on our poll listed on the top left side of the blog. Voting will end on Tuesday 8/29/17 at 1:00 pm

Jaylan Franklin, Carlson: The senior QB/Safety led the Marauders to a huge 31-28 come from behind victory over Woodhaven in a key Downriver League match up. Franklin completed 7 passes for 108 yards and a TD in Carlson’s run happy offense. He added another score on the ground and recorded 6 tackles from his safety position.

Ben Miller, Dundee: The senior FB/LB had a huge game for Dundee as the Vikings lost on the last play of the game to a improved Airport team. The bruising fullback rumbled for 233 yards and 2 TD’s and also recorded 7 tackles on defense.

Jacob Weilnau, Ida: The junior RB/LB rushed for 147 yards and 3 scores as the Bluestreaks defeated Jefferson 28-14 in the opener for both schools at Ida.

Cam Rogers, Riverview: The senior RB/LB ran for 193 yards and 2 TD’s on 19 carries as the Pirates defeated a good Romulus team in Riverview by a score of 46-30. Romulus had beaten Riverview in the opener last season 32-14.

Collin Woolford, SMCC: The senior RB/Safety recorded 13 tackles as the Falcons defeated the 2016 Division 7 State Champion Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates 28-21 at Navarre Field on Friday. Woolford also rushed for 121 yards and a TD as SMCC avenged a 30-20 week 1 loss in mid-Mchigan last season.

We understand that numerous players and teams had great week 1 games and stats. Unfortunately we can’t nominate everyone. If you would like to help in the future, please email nominations with stats to fridaynightvictors@gmail.com We thank you for your help and cooperation on this.